Fifth annual Restaurant Week, Taste of Gables coming soon

Coral Gables Restaurant Week, presented by Bacardi USA Inc., launches with “Taste of the Gables” at the Westin Colonnade Hotel, located at 180 Aragon Ave., on May 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Event-goers will cast their votes for the “Best Taste of the Gables” award after sampling a variety of tastes from participating restaurants. Proceeds will benefit the United Way, and tickets will be available soon at www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com.

The fifth annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week, presented by Bacardi USA Inc., traditionally sells out restaurant reservations at more than 30 fine restaurants in Downtown Coral Gables, which offer fixed-price three-course menus for lunch and dinner at a 20 percent savings off from their regularly offered fare. It runs for two weeks from June 4 to 17, just enough time to sample many of the 30 restaurants.

Created in 1997, the Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables’ mission is to promote commercial vitality for Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables, and to act as a strategic catalyst for the overall improvement of the area. Downtown Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with more than 160 retailers and over 70 restaurants.

Infused with a chic European feel, tree-lined streets and Mediterranean architecture, the historic area boasts some of Miami’s finest boutiques, acclaimed restaurants and lively cultural venues. Downtown Coral Gables, with its Miracle Mile, is an elegant and sophisticated destination to live, shop, play and work. It is Miami’s charming gem that locals like to keep secret and visitors fall in love with when they find it.